Wellspan is the “wildcard” – the combination of nuanced variables, unique to each individual, that create wellbeing. In fact, wellbeing has been found in numerous studies to reduce all-cause mortality and add additional years to lifespan. Wellbeing is the objective measurement of factors like safe housing, access to resources, education, and economic sufficiency, paired with subjective measures like social connection and community; purpose; love; spiritual health inclusive of beliefs and values; intellectual stimulation (i.e. staying curious to learn or engage in new things); financial health;
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